Hopelink is collecting school supplies to distribute to low-income schoolchildren, as part of its annual Kids Need School Supplies drive in July and August. Thanks to local donors – companies, service organizations and individuals – Hopelink will distribute backpacks and other supplies to schoolchildren who, without help, would lack the school-required tools they need to complete their schoolwork.

Given the tight financial circumstances of many families, Hopelink expects more parents than ever before to request school supplies this fall.

Hopelink’s Kids Need School Supplies drive is collecting monetary donations as well as a wide range of school supplies. Hopelink is in particular need of three-ring binders (two-inch size), tab dividers for binders, wide-tip and narrow-tip markers, erasers, backpacks for older kids, scissors for older and younger kids (Fiskars is a reliable brand), pencil boxes and pencil pouches and rulers. The school supplies will be distributed to Hopelink client families in late August through Hopelink’s food bank locations in east and north King County.

To make a donation of supplies or cash to be used to purchase supplies, call 425.869.6000 or go to Hopelink’s website.